Boca Juniors vs River Plate H2H: Argentina awaits 260th superclásico

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Boca Juniors vs River Plate is a rousing rivalry that pushes passion to the very limit, often voted the biggest derby in world football, it is a seismic showdown between two powerhouses that promises to set pulses racing.

This weekend it is the 260th superclásico as Boca Juniors and River Plate meet in the iconic Bombonera stadium for the 105th time. This Argentina derby has a rich history but who has been on top overall?

Boca Juniors vs River Plate H2H: The story so far

Originally a rivalry raised on the class divide down by the docks in the south of the city, where Boca was formed by immigrant workers and River, the Millonarios, took on an English name to demonstrate superiority. Today the clubs have outgrown their origins, both are international icons that have formed world champions and this game has become a top tourist attraction.

It is the Blue and Gold side have the upper hand historically, but it will be the visitors that head into the game on better form. River Plate have lost just two of their last 11 league matches, Boca Juniors have one win in five with the Copa Libertadores their main focus.

• Boca Juniors wins: 91
• Draws: 83
• River Plate wins: 85

Arguably the biggest encounter between these two didn’t take place in Argentina, the second leg of the 2018 Copa Libertadores Final was played in Madrid with River running out winners after extra time. Since then there have been five draws (two decided by penalty shootouts), and these two footballing giants have won three games each.

Boca Juniors vs River Plate last five H2H matches

River Plate 1-0 Boca Juniors (07/05/2023)

Martin Demichelis won his first superclásico as coach in a hot-tempered game decided by Miguel Ángel Borja’s stoppage time penalty. Agustín Palavecino’s didn’t go down well with the visitors, he was sent off for an ensuing fracas along with five others!

River Plate score on Boca Juniors and a melee ensues! 😳 pic.twitter.com/lHJsQnkPJq

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 7, 2023

Boca Juniors 1-0 River Plate (11/09/2022)

Dario Benedetto scored his first goal in this fixture since his infamous opener in Madrid, that proved to be in vain. The goal meant Marcelo Gallardo would lose his final derby in his historically successful spell at River.

River Plate 0-1 Boca Juniors (20/03/2022)

Sebastián Villa handed the Xeneize’s their first away win in Argentina’s biggest game, since a 2017 league meeting. The Colombian took advantage of Leandro González Pirez’s error to nip in and silence the Monumental.

River Plate 2-1 Boca Juniors (03/10/2021)

Julián Álvarez is a name on everybody’s lips now, but in 2021 he announced himself on the scene with a first-half brace against Boca. That got him noticed abroad, a few months later Manchester City would sign the star.

Boca Juniors *0-0 River Plate (04/08/2021)

The Copa Argentina Last 16 tie went to a penalty shootout after neither side could find the breakthrough in regular time. Agustín Rossi was the hero in the Boca goal, saving two penalties in La Plata, they would advance to win the cup.

Boca Juniors vs River Plate final prediction

Boca Juniors enter the game after a draining Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg against Brazilian side Palmeiras. With the return leg in São Paulo just a few days after the superclásico, Jorge Almirón has to be careful how to use his players.

Veteran Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani probably won’t appear for example, having played the full ninety minutes on Thursday night. In contrast, River Plate are refreshed and Martin Demichelis has them playing good stuff of late. Salomón Rondón could give Boca’s fatigued defenders another physical session on Sunday.

The cup distraction could see the home side take their eye off the ball, but Almirón won’t allow his side to crumble. A typical tight but tasty affair awaits, River will relish the smash and grab opportunity. 0-1

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